I'd rather see him get a 2 year deal and have him as a bit part player in the 2nd season over losing him altogether. He'll still be a key player this season.. Age is against him and he will slow down but right now he's still good enough.
You all realize he was our player of the season right? If he’s not quite at the same level he’s probably what, our third best player this go around? Then next season he starts taking a back seat but is still a key contributor? 2 years is a no...
Not arsed in the slightest.
Players come and go, always have, always will.
He stays I support him, as I do for all our players.
He goes, I won't lose any sleep.
Meh
He should have signed the contract last summer. Keeping him and spending his replacement money elsewhere would make sense but I think there's too much water under the bridge.
Was linked to us and Brighton in Jan but not seen many links to either club this summer. The fact it was Sunderland and Leeds battling it out this window and Brighton and Everton’s interest has cooled probably says something.
First met him when he was on loan at Blackpool (missus is a season ticket holder there).
He has always been a model professional with an empathy for , and an understanding of , the average fan.
Great bloke , and a shame that there aren't a few...